Back In The Saddle Again

Ridin' into town alone
By the light of the moon
I'm looking for ol Sukie Jones
She crazy horse saloon
Barkeep gimme a drink
That's when she caught my eye
She turned to give me a wink
That make a grown man cry
--Aerosmith

Named in celebration of the return of the Recipator.

Brewer:	BrewAskew		Email:	lupomania@ecologyfund.net
Beer:	Back In The Saddle Again		Style:	Blonde Ale (BJCP 03-A)
Type:	All grain		Size:	6 gallons
Color:	4 HCU (~4 SRM)		Bitterness:	13 IBU
OG:	1.045		FG:	1.004
Alcohol:	5.3% v/v (4.2% w/w)
Water:	Tulsa, OK Tap Water (Mohawk Treatment Plant)
Grain:	10 lb. American 2-row .5 lb. American crystal 10L
Mash:	70% efficiency
	155°F for 60 minutes 1 gal/# of grain...batch sparge....
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.039	7 gallons
	1 tsp Irish Moss @ 15 Min. before flameout
Hops:	.6 oz. Cascade (5.5% AA, 60 min.) .25 oz. Cascade (5.5% AA, 15 min.) .25 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast:	Danstar Nottingham 11g
Log:	Fermentation temperature about 65°F. Primary for 1-2 weeks, Secondary for 2-3 weeks.
Carbonation:	3.0 volumes	Keg: 16.5 psi @ 38°F
Tasting:	A good, easy drinking summer session beer. Malty, crisp and refreshing. Mouthfeel and taste seem to be slightly "bigger" than the final gravity suggests. Excellent head retention. Hazy, bright yellow color. Brewpub quality.

Recipe posted 08/17/04.